Shipping to Djibouti

Get up-to-date local information about export procedures and restrictions, demurrage and detention, container drop-offs and more.

Port Storage

Containers in storage beyond the below Free Time pay Port storage charges. Storage charges for import containers are paid by the importer. Storage charges for export and transhipment containers are paid by the vessel's agent or directly by the shipping line on behalf of their customers.

No free time is granted to IMDG, OOG or Reefer containers.

Container Category

Free Time in Days

Local Import/Export (Full & Empty)

3

Transit Import/Export (Full & Empty)

8

Transhipment (Full & Empty)

8

Local Import/Export and Transhipment (exclusive of IMDG, OOG, Reefer containers, and Empty)

Procedures

All export shipments require to have sent a complete Shipping Instruction either online, via email DJ.EXPORT@maersk.com or physically to our office. Should you choose to send via email or bring physically to our office we recommend using this format to ensure that all information is given initially and no time wasted in booking confirmation.

After container has been stuffed and delivered to the terminal the client must sent a complete Stuffing report BEFORE the vessel cut off time. The stuffing report can be updated online, sent on email DJ.EXPORT@maersk.com or brought physically to our office. Failure to meet the cut off times will result in potentially being rolled to the following vessel and all port penalties passed on to the shipper at cost.

Restrictions

Maersk do not accept shipments of scrap metal or any other kind of scrap commodity

There are no operational restrictions for Djibouti export cargo, other than container payload weights. For oversize or hazardous cargo please contact us at DJ.EXPORT@maersk.com. Reefer cargo is accepted. Payment of freight, all other charges and BL printing can be done by Maersk Djibouti

Email your local office

If you want to speak to a sales person about a new shipment or if you have a question about your existing shipment, you can email us and we will respond within the next two days. If you have a more immediate question, you can search for help online.